Spurs vs United | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Fri 18 August 2023, 22:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s our first home league game of the new season on Saturday as Manchester United come to visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm UK).
With our new-look team under Ange Postecoglou looking to build on last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Brentford and United coming off the back of a narrow home win over Wolves on Monday night, here’s all you need to know about the game...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s clash with United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 5.30pm, with radio commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live.
You can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll find live text updates, audio commentary, images and much more.
Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY from two hours after the game.
In addition, you can get closer to the action by joining us for The Warm-Up, our new pre-match show emanating from inside the stadium, from 4.50pm UK time on SPURSPLAY and our official YouTube channel, with The Review Show available from two hours after the full-time whistle on SPURSPLAY.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
What is the team news?
Cristian Romero is available for us after being forced off early in last week’s draw at Brentford, just moments after he’d given us the lead.
Long-term absentees Rodrigo Bentancur, Bryan Gil, Ryan Sessegnon and Alfie Whiteman remain out.
As for the visitors, defender Lisandro Martinez is expected to be fit after being withdrawn at half-time in their 1-0 win against Wolves on Monday evening.
Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo and Tom Heaton are out while summer arrival from Atalanta, striker Rasmus Hojlund, is yet to feature.
Who is the referee?
Michael Oliver will referee Saturday’s game, assisted by Stuart Burt and Dan Cook.
The fourth official will be John Brooks, with Craig Pawson and assistant Simon Long on VAR duties.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
We’ll be in our new all-Lilywhite home strip, with our goalkeeper in light blue.
United will wear red shirts but with their alternative black shorts, in addition to their regular black socks.
Their keeper will be in green.
What will the weather conditions be like?
It’s set to be a bright, sunny day in north London on Saturday, with temperatures at around 23 degrees when the game begins.
